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India's Defence-Tech Boom: AI to Drones, Startups Lead
19 Sep
Summary
- Startups partner with Indian armed forces on advanced defence technologies.
- Focus on AI for Air Force, GPS-denied drones, and mapping satellites.
- Government funding fuels indigenous defence R&D and procurement.
India is rapidly building a robust defence-tech ecosystem, marked by increasing collaboration between startups and the armed forces. Omnipresence Robot Tech exemplifies this shift, developing AI for the Indian Air Force, advanced mapping satellites, and GPS-denied drones.
The company's journey highlights a broader trend of indigenous innovation, supported by government funding. Programs like iDEX and ADITI are crucial in enabling startups to contribute to defence R&D and procurement.
This focus on domestic capabilities aligns with India's broader goal of reducing defence imports. The return of skilled professionals from abroad further strengthens the growing manufacturing and technology sector within the country.
